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A concise history of ornithology : the lives and works of its founding figures
\"This book is aimed at the reader with an interest in birds, who is interested in learning more about the people who have been most influential in the development of ornithology. The book explores the history of ornithology from earliest times to the present day, including the lives and work of such people as Linnaeus, Darwin and Wallace, as well as many other lesser-known figures. It will set the agenda for the study of the history of ornithology for the next generation\"-- Provided by publisher.
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For the birds : the life of Roger Tory Peterson
\"To some, he was 'Professor Nuts Peterson,' but to the world he was Roger Tory Peterson. [This book] tracks this American artist, activist, and passionate bird lover from his days as a child, to art student, to creator of the Peterson field guides, to global environmentalist. Peterson's guides were revolutionary--simply written and drawn for everyone to enjoy the birds, animals, and plants of the outdoors. Millions of copies have [been] sold to date\"--Dust jacket flap.
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How much do we know about the breeding biology of bird species in the world?
Knowledge on species’ breeding biology is the building blocks of avian life history theory. A review for the current status of the knowledge at a global scale is needed to highlight the priority for future research. We collected all available information on three critical nesting parameters (clutch size, incubation period and nestling period) for the close to 10 000 bird species in the world and identified taxonomic, geographic and habitat gaps in the distribution of knowledge on avian breeding biology. The results show that only one third of all extant species are well known regarding the three nesting parameters analyzed, while the rest are partly or poorly known. Most data deficient taxonomic groups are tropical forest nesters, particularly from the Amazon basin, southeast Asia, Equatorial Africa and Madagascar – the places that harbor the world’s highest bird diversity. These knowledge gaps could be hampering our understanding of avian life histories. Ornithologists are encouraged to pay more efforts to explore the breeding biology of those poorly-known species.
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The eponym dictionary of birds
\"Birdwatchers often come across bird names that include a person's name, either in the vernacular (English) name or latinised in the scientific nomenclature. Such names are properly called eponyms, and few people will not have been curious as to who some of these people were (or are). Names such as Darwin, Wallace, Audubon, Gould and (Gilbert) White are well known to most people, and keener birders will have yearned to see Pallas's Warbler, Hume's Owl, Bicknell's Thrush, Steller's Sea Eagle and Ross's Gull. But few people today will have even heard of Albertina's Myna, Barraband's Parrot, Guerin's Helmetcrest or Savigny's Eagle Owl. This extraordinary new work lists more than 4,000 eponymous names covering 10,000 genera, species and subspecies of birds. Every taxon with an eponymous vernacular or scientific name (whether in current usage or not) is listed, followed by a concise biography of the person concerned. These entries vary in length from a few lines to several paragraphs, depending on the availability of information or the importance of the individual's legacy. The text is peppered with intriguing or little-known facts, unearthed in the course of the authors' extensive research. Ornithologists will find this an invaluable reference. It is especially helpful when sorting out birds named after people with identical surnames, or in situations where only a person's forename is used. But all birders will find much of interest in this fascinating volume, a book to dip into time and time again, whenever their curiosity is aroused.\"--Dust jacket.
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Richard John Ussher (1841-1913)
R.J. Ussher was one of the leading naturalists of the Victorian period in Ireland. He was an expert field ornithologist and speleologist who, despite the lack of any scientific training, recorded his observations and those of others in a systematic manner that lends itself to scientific analysis today. In addition to his landmark book, The Birds of Ireland, written with Robert Warren, he also collaborated with other naturalists in a number of joint projects such as the Clare Island Survey and the exploration of cave faunas throughout Ireland.
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Henry Dresser and Victorian ornithology
This book relates the story of the life and activities of Henry Dresser (1838-1915), one of the most productive English ornithologists of the mid-late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, but it is not just his story. Dresser was one of the prime movers in ornithology; he witnessed and played a part in many of the transformations that took place in the discipline. His success in ornithology stemmed from his position within a web of activities, including field collecting, cabinet collecting (where specimens were bought and exchanged), in scientific societies and society more generally, in publishing and with his readership. During his second trip to Finland, in July 1858, Dresser and two friends had sailed to Sandön, a small island close to Uleabörg, to enjoy a couple of days' bird collecting. If Henry Dresser's early life was eventful, this was eclipsed by his next 'adventure', when he spent time in Texas and Mexico during the American Civil War in 1863-1864. The bulk of his spare time was spent scouring markets for bird specimens, visiting local naturalists and hunting for birds whenever and wherever possible. By 1861, Dresser was a regular attendee at the fortnightly meetings of the Zoological Society of London. The book explores various sources, and tactics, that he and other ornithologist-collectors used to take their collecting to new heights. The instigator of A History of the Birds of Europe was Richard Sharpe, who partnered with Dresser to produce a great encyclopaedia on the birds of Europe.
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Bridging the gap: improving methodologies for future avian microbiome research
Recent advances in the field of wild avian microbiome research have significantly deepened our understanding of the eco‐evolutionary dynamics of bird–microbe interactions. Consequently, the field is now approaching a pivotal moment in uncovering the ultimate factors shaping avian microbiome structure, especially in relation to birds' ecological, evolutionary, and dietary diversity. Yet, avian microbiome researchers face persistent methodological challenges. Based on discussions from a round table session at the 2023 European Ornithologists' Union Congress in Lund, Sweden, which brought together researchers studying host–microbe interactions across avian systems, here we highlight shared obstacles and potential solutions to strengthen the prospects of the field. This work outlines and discusses key challenges faced, and considerations to be taken into account by avian microbiome researchers throughout the scientific process, while pinpointing areas of research that need attention to advance the field. Disseminating these insights can foster innovation and collaboration, while providing a roadmap for young and new scientists who are interested in the field of avian microbiomes.
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